Matías de Gálvez y Gallardo

Matías de Gálvez y Gallardo (ca. 1725 – November 3, 1784) was a Spanish general, the Captain General of Guatemala from April 1779 to 3 April 1783, and Viceroy of New Spain from 29 April 1783 to 3 November 1784.

Early life

Matías de Gálvez y Gallardo was born in Macharaviaya, a small village in the Spanish region of Andalusia near Málaga. He joined the army and distinguished himself on campaign. He rose in rank to general, and because of his military record and the influence of his brother, José de Gálvez, an important administrator in New Spain, he became well known at Court. He married María Josefa de Madrid and they had two sons, Bernardo and José. José died at 8.

Sealed instructions from the Crown intended to be opened in the event of the death of Viceroy Antonio María de Bucareli y Ursúa specified that he be succeeded by the captain general of Guatemala. These instructions were inserted by José de Gálvez, minister of the Indies and former visitador (inspector) in New Spain, in anticipation that they would apply to his brother, Matías de Gálvez, but no name was given in the instructions. Matías de Gálvez was named captain general, governor and president of the Audiencia of Guatemala in April 1779, just before Viceroy Bucareli died. However, Gálvez had not yet arrived in the colony to take up his positions. Thus the viceroyalty was turned over to Martín de Mayorga, who was then serving as captain general of Guatemala.

Gálvez

Gálvez is a village in the province of Toledo and autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

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Coordinates: 39°42′N 4°16′W / 39.700°N 4.267°W / 39.700; -4.267

Gálvez (Vino de la Tierra)

Gálvez is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of Castile La Mancha. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.

The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the municipalities of Cuerva, Gálvez, Guadamur, Menasalbas, Mazarambroz, Polán, Pulgar, San Martín de Montalbán and Totanés, located in the province of Toledo, in Castile La Mancha, Spain.

It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 1988.

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